Master Your Debt: Slash Your Monthly Payments and Become Debt Free

The world of borrowing and debt management has changed
dramatically, leaving people confused about how best to secure
their financial future. This book is the only guide with detailed
advice to help you become debt free or master the debt you have,
based on the latest laws and new government programs and policies
implemented under the Obama administration.

Is the information and advice on debt management different than
in years past? Definitely. In this savvy, engaging guide,
bestselling financial expert Jordan Goodman will tell you how
to

Win the mortgage game: avoid foreclosure, obtain the best refi,
and modify your mortgage even if it is "under water"

Learn a revolutionary strategy that will help you become
mortgage free in 5 to 7 years, change the way you pay all your
bills, and save hundreds of thousands of dollars

Master Your Debt recommends many pioneering strategies as
it lays out an innovative plan for achieving the elusive goal of
financial success. The book is filled with helpful web sites, toll
free numbers, associations and government agencies, and vetted
companies and services to help you implement this advice. In
today's volatile economy, getting out of debt is the key to
surviving and thriving, and author Jordan Goodman provides you with
the strategies and tools to live debt free.

JORDAN E. GOODMAN is a nationally recognized expert on personal
finance. He is the authorof the bestselling Everyone's Money Book
and twelve other books. For eighteen years, hewas the Wall Street
correspondent for Moneymagazine and also served as a
regularcommentator for NBC News at Sunrise andMutual Broadcasting
System's America in the Morning. Today, Goodman appears regularlyon
many radio shows, including public radio's Marketplace as well as
on TV programs on Fox, CNN, CBS, CNBC, and MSNBC. He also speaks
regularly to large groups such as the Harv Eker wealth seminars.
Visit Goodman's Web site: www.moneyanswers.com.

BILL WESTROM is a consumer advocate and veteran mortgage
professional who has become a critic of the traditional banking
system. His own businesses, IFS Development Group and
TruthInEquity.com, focus on educating and empowering homeowners so
they can make smarter choices about mortgages and employ an
innovative mortgage reduction strategy; equity acceleration.
Westrom's mission is to "change the financial landscape of this
country by helping homeowners get more out of what they own and
what they earn."

Goodman (Everyone's Money Book), former Wall Street correspondent for Money magazine, offers a lifeline to Americans drowning in debt—with attention to explaining the new rules that the government has put in place since unveiling its stimulus package, including new borrowing guidelines by banks and new policies to avoid mortgage foreclosures. After a brief sketch of the origins of the credit crisis, the author provides a way to determine just how much debt one is in and shares tips on negotiating various payments. Addressing refinancing and paying off mortgages, avoiding identity fraud, selecting the right car deals and student loans, and surviving bankruptcy, the book covers virtually all the debt bases with hard-hitting advice. Goodman offers a detailed appendix with contact information for further reading as well as various resources to empower readers and help them regain their financial footing. (Feb.) (Publishers Weekly, December 21st, 2009)

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“The book covers virtually all the debt bases with hard-hitting advice…and various resources to empower readers and help them regain their financial footing.” – Publishers Weekly

Jordan Goodman has helped tens of thousands of people pay off their debt by giving them the knowledge and tools to secure their financial future. A frequent guest on national TV and radio shows, Goodman delivers valuable information and provides guidance even in the most worrisome financial situations. From credit card debt to mortgage payments, student loans to medical bills, Goodman offers actionable solutions that help consumers conquer their massive debt obligations.

In MASTER YOUR DEBT (Wiley, $24.95; February) Goodman teams up with consumer advocate Bill Westrom to walk readers through the many ways they can become debt free, including how to:

Pay off a 30-year fixed rate mortgage within 5-7 years by applying a revolutionary strategy called mortgage equity acceleration.

Make the most of the new credit card rules under the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights.

Enthusiastic and engaging, Goodman shares information and enlightens readers with priceless financial gems he has collected during his remarkable 30-year career as a journalist at Money magazine, as a regular guest expert on many radio and TV stations across the country and as the author of 13 highly-regarded personal-finance books, including several best sellers.

The world of borrowing and debt management has changed dramatically since President Obama took office. MASTER YOUR DEBT provides readers with the best ways to reduce their debts by taking advantage of:

New credit card laws.

New mortgage modification and short-sale options.

Innovative loan and mortgage products.

Revised student loan procedures.

Current borrowing guidelines by banks and other lenders.

The book provides many specific, helpful resources including websites, toll-free numbers, publications and organizations that readers can use to implement the most effective debt-reduction strategies.

The many recent changes in the world of credit make it imperative that Americans cope with debt in new ways. In today's difficult and incredibly volatile economy, getting out of debt is the key to surviving and even thriving. By learning valuable tips and tricks that the banks don’t want consumers to know, readers can seize the opportunity to master their debt, and regain their financial freedom.

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